This vacancy has been withdrawn.

Unfortunately, a decision has been made to withdraw this vacancy and as a result, further progress through the recruitment, selection, and appointment process has ceased.

Please contact Patricia Knuckey on 08 6553 0804 or  WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au should you require any further information.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your interest in this vacancy.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking Consultant Physicians—General Medicine to be placed in a Pool for the Midwest Region.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term appointments at full time and part time hours for 5 years with the possibility for extension(s).

Position Profile:   An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Physicians—General Medicine to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing comprehensive medical services to the patients of Geraldton Health Campus.

As the Consultant – Physician - General Medicine, you will undertake direct clinical care of patients within the Geraldton Hospital, especially in acute care and the High Dependency Unit. You will also supervise and teach junior medical staff, evaluate quality of care and outcomes and implement programs to enhance quality. You must be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia, possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent and demonstrated skills in General Medicine, High Dependency Care and Coronary Care.

About the Region: The Midwest is located in the western middle section of Western Australia and stretches from the Indian Ocean in the west and bordered by the Pilbara in the north, the Wheatbelt in the south and Goldfields in the south and east. It incorporates four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison. It covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearly one quarter of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south. Geraldton is the largest town north of Perth and one of the most attractive coastal centres in Western Australia. It is both a seaside resort and an important port.  It offers beachside living alongside rural life as well as a wide range of recreational, shopping and educational facilities.

WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometres. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health across rural and remote Western Australia.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 11/03/2024. 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form 

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr Divine Verbe Njolah on (08) 9956 2222 or Divine.Verbenjolah@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions:  Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au

Please apply here by providing the following documents:

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. 

Suitable candidates must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and possess fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent as well as demonstrated skills in General Medicine, High Dependency Care and Coronary Care.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after 19/12/2022, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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